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There’s issue with metadata & the requirement of sharing one’s address book to use WhatsApp. I wouldn’t be surprised if it too like Signal required users have a
by toastal 3y ago
There’s issue with metadata & the requirement of sharing one’s address book to use WhatsApp. I wouldn’t be surprised if it too like Signal required users have a Android/iOS primary device & a phone number or you can’t use the service which has privacy implications but also feeds the mobile OS duopoly as you can’t choose another OS (or to just not have a phone).
- matheusmoreira 3y agoIt does require a phone number. Alternative clients are banned by terms of service which means you can only choose the platforms they support which means iOS or Android.
- notpushkin 3y agoYou can use WhatsApp without sharing the address book by using wa.me links instead (e. g. wa.me/+12345556789) to start chats. Still sucks though.
- tough 3y agoSounds like a nice idea for an app that just gets your contacts and makes the links nicely, like a whatsapp wrapper lmao